About us

The objectives of the Folkestone Nepalese Community (FNC) are:

[a] To promote for the benefit of the Nepalese/Gurkha veterans and their families residing in
Folkestone and the surrounding area by: (1) The advancement of education and training; (2) The relief of poverty, sickness and distress; (3) The promotion of good health; and (4) The provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions of life.

[b] To advance the education of the public on all aspects of Nepalese history and culture. 

[c] The relief of financial need and suffering among victims of natural or other kinds of disaster in Nepal in the form of money (or other means deemed suitable) for persons, bodies, organisations.

The objectives of the FNC are meet through running activities, events and projects from and at the Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre (FNCC) mainly focusing on the following:

• FNC is working towards combating loneliness by promoting wellbeing through education, training, and recreational activities.

• FNC is providing the activities that are educational and help in enhancement of the skills of the FNC members and other community.

• FNC is helping build strong relationships in and across communities by preserving our original diverse Nepalese culture, tradition, ethos, and community identity.

The  projects running at the FNCC are: 

• FNC numeracy & literacy education program, ESOL & Multiply, as well as one day training courses (e.g. First Aid, Health & Safety, Food Safety).
• FNC digital & language inclusion programme, Hub secessions such Veterans Drop-in, Hypertension Hero & Gurkha Welfare Trust, and arts & craft sessions (stich & chat, Nepalese Handicraft & water colouring). 
• FNC festivals and events on originality of diverse Nepalese culture and tradition.
• FNC collaborates with NHS and other health agencies on health, wellbeing & community research.
• FNC collaborates on academic research with universities. 
• FNC outreach to schools, other communities and organisations to talk or present on the diversity.
• FNC annually host two festival for public; Multicultural Festival World in a Tent & Nepalese Holi Colour Festival partnering with Equator Festival  & Folkestone and Hythe District Council. 

Details about our work can be found at: www.fncuk.org